Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carlos Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carlos Elementary School's student population of 117 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carlos Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlos Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Elementary School's ranking?
Carlos Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Carlos Elementary School often compared to?
Carlos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osakis Elementary School, Brandon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Carlos Elementary School?
117 students attend Carlos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carlos Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlos Elementary School?
Carlos Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlos Elementary School offer ?
Carlos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carlos Elementary School part of?
Carlos Elementary School is part of Alexandria Public School District.
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